tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post1690501024871910014..comments2024-03-28T08:37:17.503-04:00Comments on Equinpilot: Sticker ShockNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-50161514386432932082016-08-09T11:10:13.919-04:002016-08-09T11:10:13.919-04:00Yeah, I miss our old dentist. Next year we will se...Yeah, I miss our old dentist. Next year we will see.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-54433931730088605882016-08-08T18:21:57.663-04:002016-08-08T18:21:57.663-04:00That's really high. I use a super high quality...That's really high. I use a super high quality dentist and have never paid more than $200 for a power float with sedation.SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-43013478675283807102016-08-08T15:11:34.970-04:002016-08-08T15:11:34.970-04:00I can see the benefits in the right hands. Last ye...I can see the benefits in the right hands. Last year the horses had no ill effects and we paid only $300 for all five.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-942973400599720532016-08-08T15:09:28.076-04:002016-08-08T15:09:28.076-04:00Sad but so true. Still think that is too expensive...Sad but so true. Still think that is too expensive, but will suck it up if I have too.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-17236989132602951972016-08-08T09:54:24.422-04:002016-08-08T09:54:24.422-04:00It's standard for a float (with sedation) to b...It's standard for a float (with sedation) to be $150-$200 here as well. My vet uses a powerfloat and I'm always really happy with it. But he was trained by Dr. Rach (who actually invented the powerfloat) and has extensive training in its use.LoveLaughRidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408180801317705985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-51488486474040275932016-08-07T22:01:30.112-04:002016-08-07T22:01:30.112-04:00Yeah, a float (with sedation and a mix of hand and...Yeah, a float (with sedation and a mix of hand and judiciously used power tools) by a DVM with a special dentistry license is about $200. Horses are expensive. :(jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-34364621268739552402016-08-07T20:42:18.606-04:002016-08-07T20:42:18.606-04:00It is amazing the cost difference between parts of...It is amazing the cost difference between parts of the country. I know we pay less for farm calls since we have so many vets in our area. I paid more when we vetted Rosemary in Indiana.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-59781962831251701422016-08-07T02:20:02.151-04:002016-08-07T02:20:02.151-04:00Dentist here is $180 not including sedation so I d...Dentist here is $180 not including sedation so I don't think $220 is that bad. But then, everything in CA is more expensive.Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-76168588456286723992016-08-06T19:17:21.615-04:002016-08-06T19:17:21.615-04:00Ouch, that is tough. We used to pay about $70 a ho...Ouch, that is tough. We used to pay about $70 a horse for hand tools and no sedation. Changing dentists, we knew it would go up, but the jump was a shock.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-3275482960196249922016-08-06T19:15:44.347-04:002016-08-06T19:15:44.347-04:00I am not a fan either since it requires sedation a...I am not a fan either since it requires sedation and I think in the wrong hands they can take too much, but we can't seem to find anyone who will do it the old way. My old guys fight the sedation and we have to be careful about the heat, which adds to the fun.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-61358738130196915912016-08-06T19:12:31.864-04:002016-08-06T19:12:31.864-04:00Yeah, I seriously can't believe the price.Yeah, I seriously can't believe the price.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-54253267185091554832016-08-06T15:34:10.311-04:002016-08-06T15:34:10.311-04:00I believe I paid $220 last year - hand tools and n...I believe I paid $220 last year - hand tools and no sedation. It went up $50 from the year before. :(Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-68885871392232132972016-08-06T08:53:58.489-04:002016-08-06T08:53:58.489-04:00That is INSANE pricing! I personally won't let...That is INSANE pricing! I personally won't let anyone use a power float on my horse. Not a fan at all. Hopefully you guys find a better option next year!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6807380258442769826.post-33146451047730109112016-08-06T06:46:03.987-04:002016-08-06T06:46:03.987-04:00I know what you mean about the costs. Sometimes it...I know what you mean about the costs. Sometimes it seems ridiculous. My vet (soon to be retired unfortunately), rarely sedates and uses hand tools. His daughter is taking over the practice and is really good but she uses the power tools and sedation. However, it is not that much!TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.com